Description
A SHELL-WORK SAILOR'S VALENTINE, 'VASE OF FLOWERS', BARBADOS, 19TH CENTURY, the single octagonal mahogany case mounted with white, pink, orange, and lilac shells, arranged on paper base evoking a vase of flowers, additional motifs include a cross (left), a heart (right), and initials (bottom), with glazed top, noting slight veneer...